ICE's top 5 news stories for the week ending Nov 9, 2012
Nov. 8, 2012 — Canadian woman sentenced to 8 years on drug charges
Following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ), a Canadian woman was sentenced to eight years in prison for illegally importing Ecstasy pills into the United States from Canada.
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Nov. 7, 2012 — El Paso attorney linked to drug cartel arrested on money laundering charges
HSI special agents arrested an El Paso, Texas, attorney on charges related to his involvement in a conspiracy to launder money believed to be drug trafficking proceeds.
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Nov. 5, 2012 — US Central Command commends ICE for hiring US military veterans
U.S. Central Command's senior enlisted leader presented ICE Director John Morton with a certificate of appreciation for ICE's work in recruiting, hiring and employing veterans.
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Nov. 5, 2012 — ICE arrests 40 during 3-day operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives in Indianapolis area
Earlier this week, ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations ( ERO ) officers arrested 40 convicted criminal aliens, immigration fugitives and immigration violators, 25 of which had prior convictions for crimes such as assault, domestic battery, drunken driving and drugs.
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Nov. 5, 2012 — Jamaican citizen sentenced to prison for illegally re-entering US
Following an investigation by ERO, a previously deported Jamaican immigrant was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States without permission.
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